Advantages/Disadvantages k-12 Blogging

When we first began blogging, I had never heard the word "blog". In fact, I have never heard of a power point presentation or a trifold brochure either. I suppose the number of years I have been out of school has put me at somewhat of a disadvantage. I can see how blogging could be useful in k-12 classrooms. Even though blogging requires typing, it still provides practice in basic writing skills. Having peers view one another's work, rather than simply handing in handwritten assignments for a grade, may make students more concious of spelling and punctuation errors. Also, the high-achieving students may add links to their blogs which could help motivate some of the low-achieving students by providing extra material for them to read on a particular subject. However, because blogs are a type of personal diary, students may feel impowered to "speak their minds". Students may make negative comments about a particular subject or subject content that may influence the attitudes of otherwise motivated students.

Kem's Presentation

I really enjoyed Kem's presentation. It wasn't so much the content as it was her ability to speak. I really think she did an excellent job of including the audience. Her eye contact with her audience was also captivating. I can see that she will make a good teacher through her ability to present.

Jikhan's presentation

As I listened to Jikhan speaking about the death of his mother and the responsibility of having younger siblings looking to him to set an example, I realized how lucky I was to have had my mother for 36 years. I could not imagine having lost her at 13 years of age. I'm 38 now and I have been feeling like an orphan for more than two years now.

Horses

I have been a horse lover as long as I can remember. Although I don't ride much anymore, I still have one horse just for the sake of "pasture ornament". He'll be 22 yrs. old in Feb. and I've had him for about 19 years.

HELP

I'm still trying to post a comment to Jennifer's blog.

Miss Jennifer

I would like to introduce you to one of my classmates. This is Jennifer Scott

If you would like to go to my brother's family web pageclick here

Not as scarry as before

I think I am getting the hang of this. I didn't even have to look for instructions this time.

Power Point Presentation

I have decided to do my PPP about what I do to earn income.

Link to Tuesday Thursday 2 Class Blog

To go to the Tuesday Thursday Class Blog click here.

Memory

I sure hope I can remember how to do this.